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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1946
Page
4
AP feature recalls the Grand National at Aintree, noting its brutal course and Becher Brook danger. It highlights wartime requisition of horses, the rough track, and the mix of jockeys from varied backgrounds chasing National fame amid a long-standing national obsession with steeplechasing.
WASHINGTON AP Henry saver United State geet whe Suerey asery Yo subomobile manufacturing. Government approved a reversal on tariffs aimed at promoting competition. War Assets Corporation will oversee the plan to use not of shuns in aluminum manufacture. Plants together have capacity of 308 724 000 pounds annually.
A London report notes government secrecy challenges tie up Britain's paper supply. The King's Stationery Office halted paper salvage after many documents were marked Secret or Reprat, limiting salvaging value and prompting committee discussions on a 33,790,000 cost. Lieutenant-Colonel Alm Dawes cites restricted data as largely unworthwhile to preserve.
Britain faces delayed sports ground repair due to wartime damage and regulation. The Oval and Lord’s remain hard hit while Surrey seeks 100000 pounds for upgrades. Wimbledon and Newbury inch toward restoration as manufacturers report scarce equipment and prewar materials.
Local cricket coverage notes RoW players set for the county season as a 3-man cadre steps in with Captaincy shifts. Veteran bowler Perky and top-order batsmen Howorth Cooper Jenkins are listed among expected openers for Weokenershire’s match.
An incomplete report details a game where Geade and teammates rallied to 33 points in a 7 percent play. It notes Stevens and Dowling in key roles, mentions Homan and Crothers with potential impact, and references a renamed opponent lineup and late effort to erase a deficit.
Sunday card shows Kangaroo Juniors vs Dad and Marist Bronte vs Zumosion with Os. The program lists several fixtures at 10 and 4 with other teams and venues, noting anticipated turnouts and possible outcomes. Strong entities include Kangaroo Juniors, Marist Bronte, Zumosion, Gordonaie, Ghedocvae, and Dende.
Henry Cotton, renowned British golfer, outlines post war aims including professional roles at Royal Mid-Surrey and Monte Carlo. He plans to enter major British tournaments, guide young pros like Cyril Goodechild and Reginald, and develop clubs in France while pursuing Open ambitions.
London readers report wage adjustments amid May Day discussions. The fragment mentions workers and a town event, indicating changes to pay rates or benefits. Further readable context is limited.
In Chattanooga Tennessee AP reports Miss Gladys Ridgeway a nearly blind teacher explains how she instructs in Braille reading and bricklaying. She has taught for years despite becoming partially blind from a coughing ailment and later required medical treatment.
A garbled dispatch reports a Harrisburg Iowa incident where a man named Wen dell Bakey clashed with a car, with conflicting lines about figures Matt J Fiala and Plain, while another fragment from Melbourne Australia mentions a turkeys and chickens mix in a veterinary salon context and includes misread notes about Beene Remar.
A smoky blaze spread along Santa Tear Road, endangering nearby homes. Fire crews battled flames amid strong winds, evacuations considered as crews worked to prevent the spread to a vine-lined area near the trail. No injuries reported as containment efforts continued through the night.
Fragmentary AP copy describes a chaotic shirt sale in Newark New Jersey with disordering crowds. It mentions a shopper named Marucel and chaotic behavior including shoving, amid unclear context and garbled text.
The fragmentary report lists names such as Mia Coriy Mrs Stevens and Mr Johns with scores like 31-50 and 38-18. It mentions events including May 103 and April 17 and references committees and social outcomes in a sports club context.
A garbled Georgia brief reports Olbert Raneigno and his wife facing 10088 dollars in damages or values. The fragmentary text references a navy emt and unclear events, leaving the core fact as a Georgia couple involved in a monetary loss or claim with no full context available.
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